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November 23, 2011 to November 24, 2011

International Forests Conference 2011 [1]

Conservation and Management of Forests for Sustainable Development: Where Science Meets Policy. European and international decision makers, journalists, civil servants and scientists in the domains of forestry, natural resources planning & management, environmental management, forest and biomass industry, and nature conservation will meet in Belgium to discuss what science can contribute to improved ecosystem services of forests in Europe and beyond.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Wildlife [4]
Science [5]
Policy [6]
Planning & Growth [7]
Natural Resources [8]
Laws & Regulations [9]
Government [10]
Forests [11]
Environmental Politics [12]
Climate Change [13]
Biodiversity [14]
Region: 
Europe [15]
November 12, 2011 to November 16, 2011

Inaugural Transurban International Conference (ITIC) in Dubai [16]

Expected to attract more than 1,000 delegates from around the world, ITIC is the first conference of its kind to bring together such an illustrious line-up of speakers, research fellows and practitioners in a single location. Included in the conference is a selection of tours visiting on-going projects offering attendees hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of project management from inception to implementation.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Transportation [17]
Planning & Growth [7]
Region: 
Middle East [18]
November 16, 2011

Tackling Tomorrow's Energy Challenges Today: A Southeastern Symposium at Duke University [19]

The Southeastern United States is faced with several energy transitions in the coming years. This day-long symposium in Durham, NC will discuss these issues, identify crucial information gaps, and plot future directions for research and outreach.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Technology [20]
Science [5]
Pollution [21]
Policy [6]
Planning & Growth [7]
Natural Resources [8]
Laws & Regulations [9]
Environmental Politics [12]
Environmental Health [22]
Energy & Fuel [23]
Climate Change [13]
Region: 
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [24]
November 10, 2011 to November 12, 2011

International Conference on Payments for Ecosystem Services and Their Institutional Dimensions in Berlin, Germany [25]

The international conference focuses on the institutional frameworks and governance structures of Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes in both developing and industrialized countries.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Waste [26]
Technology [20]
Science [5]
Pollution [21]
Policy [6]
Planning & Growth [7]
Natural Resources [8]
Laws & Regulations [9]
Government [10]
Environmental Studies [27]
Environmental Politics [12]
Environmental Health [22]
Economy & Business [28]
Consumer [29]
Agriculture [30]
Region: 
Europe [15]
December 5, 2011 to December 7, 2011

Wessex Institute of Technology - First International Conference on Water and Society in Las Vegas, NV [31]

This first International Conference on Water and Society aims to provide a multi-disciplinary forum for the presentation and discussion of many issues affecting water resources today. The meeting will encourage trans-disciplinary communication on issues related to the nature of water, and its use and exploitation by society.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Water & Oceans [32]
Technology [20]
Pollution [21]
Policy [6]
Planning & Growth [7]
People & Population [33]
Natural Resources [8]
Laws & Regulations [9]
Health [34]
Food [35]
Fish & Fisheries [36]
Economy & Business [28]
Disasters [37]
Climate Change [13]
Chemicals [38]
Agriculture [30]
Region: 
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [39]
November 3, 2011 to November 4, 2011

Beyond Sustainability: Ecosystems, Economics, and Education [40]

The Institute of Florida Studies' 36th annual conference integrates traditional presentations on sustainability issues with opportunities to dive deeper into topics you care about and to learn from others' broad experiences. Engage in meaningful conversations, discover new friends and cultivate partnerships.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Planning & Growth [7]
Other or All [41]
Economy & Business [28]
Region: 
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [24]
November 1, 2011 to November 4, 2011

Natural Areas Conference 2011 [42]

Each year, the Natural Areas conference gives natural resource professionals and natural areas managers the chance to connect with and learn from others working in fields related to natural areas conservation. This year’s conference is hosted by the Natural Areas Association (NAA) with co-host National Association of Exotic Pest Plant Councils (NAEPPC) and will explore a range of topics concerning natural areas management and planning in the face of climate change. Tallahassee and the natural beauty of the Florida panhandle provide a stunning backdrop for the conference proceedings.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Wildlife [4]
Water & Oceans [32]
Planning & Growth [7]
Natural Resources [8]
Forests [11]
Environmental Health [22]
Disasters [37]
Climate Change [13]
Biodiversity [14]
Region: 
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [24]
October 24, 2011 to October 26, 2011

SmartGrid Canada 2011 [43]

Seize the opportunity to advance smart grid solutions and deliver benefits to Canadians with other Canadian and international industry leaders. Discussions will focus on Canada’s current smart grid development and its direction for the future.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Technology [20]
Science [5]
Pollution [21]
Policy [6]
Planning & Growth [7]
People & Population [33]
Natural Resources [8]
Laws & Regulations [9]
Government [10]
Energy & Fuel [23]
Economy & Business [28]
Consumer [29]
Region: 
Canada [44]
October 4, 2011 to October 7, 2011

Greenbuild NEXT International Conference and Expo [45]

Greenbuild NEXT, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, will be the first time the U.S. Green Building Council is hosting Greenbuild outside the United States. The conference and expo will celebrate what's NEXT for green building.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Waste [26]
Transportation [17]
Technology [20]
Science [5]
Pollution [21]
Policy [6]
Planning & Growth [7]
Laws & Regulations [9]
Environmental Health [22]
Energy & Fuel [23]
Economy & Business [28]
Climate Change [13]
Air [46]
Region: 
Canada [44]

SciAm, NYTimes Specials on Cities [47]

Most of humanity today lives an a metropolis. Is all climate local? Cities are the locus of many of the world's unique environmental, social, and economic problems. But they are also demonstrating a unique talent for applying smarter technology and policy to create a better future.

People & Population [33]
Planning & Growth [7]
Public [3]
International [48]
Source: Scientific American [49], 08/23/2011

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